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Vinley Family History

Vinley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Finley, Viney, Ginley, Ainley, Tinley, Linley, Kinley, Manley, Hanley

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Where is the Vinley family from?

You can see how Vinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vinley families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Vinley family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinley's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Vinley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Vinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Vinley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Vinley. For the veterans among your Vinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinley lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Vinley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vinley in 1977 was 72, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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